Chocolate Croissants and Peppermint Mocha Frap

This week’s mission: frozen pastry with magic rising power, and seasonal Frappuccino in a bottle. (By James Norton)

Chocolate Desserts

From fudge to cookies and even (chocolaty) caramel apples.

Holiday gift ideas, including goth flatware, a clever creamer, and delicious chocolates.

If It Ain't Dark, It Ain't Chocolate

The gourmet chocolate trend has spawned dark-chocolate snobs. (By Lessley Anderson and James Norton)

The Chocolate Factory

Ten chocolate-packed desserts in honor of the holidays. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Hot Chocolate Indulgence

Variations on the classic that will keep you warm until spring. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Salty, Dark, Distinctive

All soy sauces are not created equal. (By Tara Shioya)

Flash-Frozen Hot Chocolate

The Anti-Griddle allows you to instantly freeze almost anything, while keeping the center still gooey. (By Louisa Chu)

What's the Difference Between Bittersweet and Semisweet Chocolate?

They’re just labels. (By Jason Horn)

Do Dark Spirits Cause Worse Hangovers Than Clear Ones?

Dark liquor, never sicker. (By Jason Horn)

Another Excuse to Eat Chocolate

This week’s mission: single-origin candy bars. (By James Norton)

More Fake Diet Chocolate

This week’s mission: an aerated candy bar. (By James Norton)

What's the White Stuff on Chocolate?

Is my chocolate OK to eat if the color looks wrong? (By Jasmine Pahl)

Is Carob Really Healthier than Chocolate?

Stand by for a ’70s hippie flashback. (By Jason Horn)

Cheez-Its Still Doin' It for Me

This week’s mission: candy-bar themed cookies, and new cheese flavors of Cheez-Its. (By James Norton)